Himalayan Trillium is a perennial herb Known only from scattered
localities in the Himalayas, Bhutan, Nepal and China, at altitudes of
2700-4000 m. It is so distinct that it prompted a few to think of it as a
separate genus Trillidium. The plant has some similarity to
Himalayan Paris. Stocky 15 cm
purple-red stems carry 3 green leaves just below a single, small, starry flower of deep red and green color. This species is unusual in that the \
sepals and petals resemble each other, giving a six-petalled appearance.
These contrast well with the prominent yellow anthers and red style, that
sits atop the flower. The flower is followed by a grape-red fruit, sitting
at the center of the three leaves. Flowering: May-June.